xdotool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11’s XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.
With xdotool, you can search for windows and move, resize, hide, and modify window properties like the title. If your window manager supports it, you can use xdotool to switch desktops, move windows between desktops, and change the number of desktops.
This tool does not work with Wayland.
xdotool is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/jordansissel/xdotool
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Developer: Jordan Sissel
License: 3-clause BSD License
xdotool is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| wtype | xdotool type for Wayland |
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